Bessent Expects Large Boeing Aircraft Orders at China Summit
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent expects China to announce Boeing aircraft orders during a trade summit. Officials are also discussing energy and farm goods.
United States Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent expects China to announce a large aircraft order from Boeing during President Donald Trump's visit to Beijing. The potential deal anchors a broader push to expand American exports and rebalance the bilateral trade relationship. A confirmed agreement would mark a primary outcome of the two-day summit aimed at setting a new course for global trade.
### Trade Rebalancing and Energy Exports Bessent told CNBC on Thursday that the two nations are discussing an initial $30 billion in reciprocal purchases. Beyond aviation, the talks focus on energy and agricultural goods to narrow the trade deficit. Bessent noted that Chinese officials expressed interest in buying more American energy, particularly as the U.S. expands export facilities for liquefied natural gas.
